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Hailing from the state up north, Alaska Airlines is one of the biggest airlines in the United States. It is also one of the few airlines that connect Alaska with the rest of North America. Established in 1932 in Anchorage as McGee Airways, the airline went through series of mergers and in 1944 it officially became Alaska Airlines. Currently, Alaska Airlines is owned by the Alaska Air group, which also owns a second company, called Horizon Air. The carrier has more than 320 aircraft in its fleet as of 2019. Flying to 116 destinations in Alaska and internationally, Alaska Airlines is the biggest passenger carrier between the state of Alaska and the rest of the United States. The airline has its biggest hub in Seattle, but it also operates from Anchorage, Los Angeles, Portland and San Francisco. It also transfers cargo, which is essential to the state of Alaska. Milk Run flight is excellent proof of that – Alaska Airlines has a route where the airline serves communities alongside the Southeast coast of Alaska, which do not always have other means to bring in goods and necessities. The airline is a key player in the state’s economy, as it provides career options and also transfers products in and out of Alaska. The company is recognized by J.D. Power as having one of the most satisfying airline experiences for passengers in the United States from all the full-service carriers. Interestingly, in the early 1970s, Alaska Airlines operated flights to the Soviet Union, namely Siberia. Throughout the 2010s, the airline saw the best years of its history with record-breaking profit numbers. A few years ago, Alaska Airlines acquired Virgin America. However, that presented Alaska Airlines with a problem – the airline operated a fleet of Boeing 737s, but Virgin America had a fleet full of Airbus A320 family aircraft. Nevertheless, working in Alaska Airlines is certainly a very interesting career choice for pilots, cabin crew and engineers. While sometimes the weather conditions might be extreme, a career in Alaska Airlines means the chance to help support the remote communities in Alaska.